That's more than what I paid for my all 45g EK Realforce and a Digilog case LOL. And some Topre modifiers!!While this is true, the anniversary editions are normally ₩360,000 which equates to $348.09...so the mark-up is really only about $50.
Nice! I'm actually kind of relieved now that they're all gone, another new keyboard is the last thing I need at the moment.That's more than what I paid for my all 45g EK Realforce and a Digilog case LOL. And some Topre modifiers!!While this is true, the anniversary editions are normally ₩360,000 which equates to $348.09...so the mark-up is really only about $50.
Edit: Just bought one. :]
Where was this 4 months ago? >.<I'm asking the seller now if they plan to stock more, I'll let you guys know what he says.
Also, I hate you guys lol. I was hoping to snag one of these soon as I got a new job lined up.
Dat markup!
I'm curious if it's really brand new. The description sound too generic for my comfort.
The boards are sold. And now the seller has just relisted five of them.he has 100% feedback rating (1177 users) so I dont know what exactly you are skeptical about?
I'm skeptical.
Yeah, I wouldn't be too skeptical, I bought the Leopold PBT caps from them and they got here in a pretty reasonable amount of time despite being shipped from Korea. They were also extremely quick in answering any questions I had. Part of me wants to jump on this so badly because this will probably the last good opportunity to aquire one of these!The boards are sold. And now the seller has just relisted five of them.he has 100% feedback rating (1177 users) so I dont know what exactly you are skeptical about?
I'm skeptical.
Maybe Realforce decided to pump out more of these, who knows.
Well I'm just wondering why he listed 3 then 5, and also why they are so expensive if there are 8 of them, IDKHe did these with the Leopold caps as well. My only guess is that he lists them in smaller batches to avoid listing fees? I have seen many sellers do this, not just widebasket.
why they are so expensive if there are 8 of them, IDK
Well I'm just wondering why he listed 3 then 5, and also why they are so expensive if there are 8 of them, IDKHe did these with the Leopold caps as well. My only guess is that he lists them in smaller batches to avoid listing fees? I have seen many sellers do this, not just widebasket.
To anyone curious the last time I ordered from him it took exactly 12 days to deliver to my CONUS doorstep. They were very courteous and allowed me to combine shipping when I ordered two items from them one after the other. Packaging was very well done -actually a bit overkill- and items were received perfectly brand new.
This combo of 55g, with gray/blue key set seemed attractive, tho expensive, but then again not so pricey in view of the Model M SSKs.
Show us pix Elrick. I know you like to type but photos please!!!!
In light of Novatouch selling in US now, is this still a good choice I wonder.
Aww man, I'm jealous mine is still going through US Customs...
Mack and Elrick...I will join you soon!
do they make the AE board with variable or 45g? or is it 55g only?yes they did make 45g version but I believe it's quite hard to find one.
seems excessive to buy a 3rd 87u but those keycaps are nice....
yes they did make 45g version but I believe it's quite hard to find one.
all sold out :/yes they did make 45g version but I believe it's quite hard to find one.
hmm leopold has a few different AE's listed on their site right now. i cant work out for sure but i think all of them are 55g... can anyone confirm?
I seriously need to unsubscribe from this thread. I really don't need another board. :)(clearing my thread)
]all sold out :/
]all sold out :/
All sold to Mr. Widebasket...
do they make the AE board with variable or 45g? or is it 55g only?yes they did make 45g version but I believe it's quite hard to find one.
seems excessive to buy a 3rd 87u but those keycaps are nice....
]all sold out :/
All sold to Mr. Widebasket...
He's now selling heaps of coloured Filco's, Leopold FC750R's and some Variable 10th Anniversaries. The guy is a true champ when it comes to supplying the REAL gear for keyboard enthusiasts worldwide :thumb: .
Just love for once using Ebay to buy stuff NOT available from Brian (he will NEVER have these to sell), just too beautiful to experience ;D .
Heh don't jump on the 55g hype train if you get tired by 45g...]all sold out :/
All sold to Mr. Widebasket...
He's now selling heaps of coloured Filco's, Leopold FC750R's and some Variable 10th Anniversaries. The guy is a true champ when it comes to supplying the REAL gear for keyboard enthusiasts worldwide :thumb: .
Just love for once using Ebay to buy stuff NOT available from Brian (he will NEVER have these to sell), just too beautiful to experience ;D .
I messaged him on eBay yesterday asking if he had any other 10 AE models.. He said he had a few low noise variables and would put them up. I really want a 45g uniform but he doesn't have any (actually I don't think they ever produced 45g AE)
I'm agonizing over which one to get now :( Is there much difference in feel between 45/55? My fingers already feel tired after coding all day on a 45..
Heh don't jump on the 55g hype train if you get tired by 45g...
too hard to decideAh, the Classic GH dilemma.
too hard to decideAh, the Classic GH dilemma.
The solution, of course, is to get both.
too hard to decideAh, the Classic GH dilemma.
The solution, of course, is to get both.
Listen to dorkvader, he knows the Catch-22 situation 8) .
The real ultimate solution is what you said plus get the 10th ed, make your own 45g silenced Anniversary Edition sell the rest.too hard to decideAh, the Classic GH dilemma.
The solution, of course, is to get both.
Listen to dorkvader, he knows the Catch-22 situation 8) .
i'm cool with wasting money but 2x $400 boards with slightly different key weights is pushing it ...
i think the ultimate solution is to buy the variable silenced, then swap the internals with a 45g board
by is definitely NOT A MEMBRANE keyboard
by is definitely NOT A MEMBRANE keyboard
It actually is a membrane....over electrostatic capacitive, non-contacting switches. :D
Grats on the new board!
is there any difference on the AE model apart from keycaps / red LED?
I don't think the sheet of rubber domes is thin enough to count as a membrane, like what the model M has.
It is certainly a rubber dome though.
is there any difference on the AE model apart from keycaps / red LED?
Nope.
is there any difference on the AE model apart from keycaps / red LED?
Nope.
Trick is finding the exact same coloured key-set which was ONLY produced for the 10th Anniversary, which happens to be the sexiest colour-way ever devised for any keyboard.
The good thing about this keyboard is that you don't need to do anything else but enjoy the typing experience because you won't ever need to change anything on this keyboard when you get it. It's absolutely perfect beyond words 8) .
Just comparing it to other standard "rubber domes" which if you've used them will know, that a 55g Realforce is definitely far different in feel to a standard membrane keyboard.
Also with Realforce keyboards there is absolutely 'NO wobble' with the key actuation compared to Cherry's, Model M/F's and Alps switches.
Domes with sliders
Similar to a microswitch mechanical, each switch contains its own slider that presses on the dome, onto which the keycap is mounted; on some keyboards the slider has a standard Cherry MX mount or Alps mount interface and the board will accept keycaps from mechanical keyboards and donate keycaps for mechanical boards. Dome switches with sliders are now uncommon, but this is the form taken by Topre switches
I love the simplicity of Topre, the whole board is ready to go right out of the box with everything I could ever want. I like variety but Topre will always be my favorite.
Aw **** Elrick! And I was led into believing GMK Dolch is the ****. Should have stick to my RF and save me money, why you!! :)
Trick is finding the exact same coloured key-set which was ONLY produced (many other companies have tried but failed completely in trying to copy this) for the 10th Anniversary, which happens to be the sexiest colour-way ever devised for any keyboard.
The good thing about this keyboard is that you don't need to do anything else but enjoy the typing experience because you won't ever need to change anything on this keyboard when you get it. It's absolutely perfect beyond words 8) .
Do either of you guys know if the HHKB caps fit on a standard RF switch?
And FWIW: the fiasco with the Novatouch and you two in this thread have me '' this close to picking up one of the three remaining 10th AE 55gs. My wallet thanks the two of you very much.
Cheers,
K
So Topre aficionado's another convert that finally seen the light!!I love the simplicity of Topre, the whole board is ready to go right out of the box with everything I could ever want. I like variety but Topre will always be my favorite.
I had developed a monumental HATE towards anyone who uses 'thorpie' keyboards but I was deluding myself to the extreme. It helped me to pour money into buying plenty of MX key-caps for lots of other keyboards.
Now I've returned home, to my most abused keyboard in which it didn't deserve my rudeness and cruel ignorance, I too am a Thorpie Lover. YES I have to admit to falling in love with this type of keyboard yet again. The more I use it the more it dethrone's the humble Cherry to the back bleachers. I can't stop using this keyboard, no matter how I try to summon my old hatred towards it which now seems quite illogical and childish.
The 55g Anniversary is the one that will go to my grave with, still clutching it with my dead arms, close to my chest :thumb: .
Oh man this colorway ... but that pricetag :o
Please. No more. Or I will find 400 mysteriously missing from my bank account...Oh man this colorway ... but that pricetag :o
I know the price tage isn't cheap like in the typical Logitech style of pricing. Also consider the pricing of a Kmac TKL (Sherryton) which is around $410 for the kit only. Add the cost of switches and stabs and it goes easily to over $500. Then you need a set of key-caps for that Kmac so a further $100 for that desirable key-set puts that completed keyboard, ready for use at around $600USD.
An upper end Cherry Keyboard can be more expensive than a Realforce, quite easily. Although if I was spending over $400 for a Cherry Keyboard I still prefer a GON because it's made for you from scratch with almost any type of switch preference you desire. Plus you get that special GON guarantee of perfection because he makes sure it's done to your personnel taste :thumb: .
I caved today.. and there's an AE sized holed in my bank account
i think AE/silent/45g is my ultimate board, but i'd like to quiet down the stabilisers and space bar. going to have to do some research on that, but anyone know of some high viscosity grease that is safe to use? Getting from EK is literally $5 in grease and $65 in shipping!
What price, happiness?
It makes me smile when I switch on the PC.
You won't need any grease at all for your new keyboard. I am happily typing away on my 55g and there is no extraordinary sounds or rubbing involved when the keys are pressed all the way down. The stabilizers in the Realforce is so quiet you won't even know they're there.
I would only apply a grease like substance on Cherry or Alps keyboards ONLY :thumb: .
PLEASE don't waste your money at EK try Ebay, they sell just about anything related to Lithium & PTFE Lube that can be safely used on all plastics.
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You guys want pictures? Is that what you want?!Very Nice, one that looks as good as feels. The 55g RF is one of my favorite feeling Topre TKL.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/dnJJqBP.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Bqaq7eR.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/y7UhLLc.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/gQQvVgH.jpg)
You guys want pictures? Is that what you want?!
is there any difference on the AE model apart from keycaps / red LED?
Nope.
That's pretty. :)
So the case is just black like the regular black RFs?
Thanks everyone this keyboard seriously makes me so effin happy :] If you have any questions lmk!
That's pretty. :)
So the case is just black like the regular black RFs?
Here's a comparison picture courtesy of DT user 002Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LDIiCgG.jpg)
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Looks like he relisted more for sale (5)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281412482264 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/281412482264)
Variable weight too. What do you guys like or hate about the variable weight Realforce?
Variable weight too. What do you guys like or hate about the variable weight Realforce?
I have both a variable and uniform 87U. They're both great boards for general use. If all you're going to be doing is typing, then the variable is what you'll want. If gaming is at all a consideration, get the uniform because the lighter switches on the outer keys can lead to a greater risk of accidental key presses.
For fun I made a "fake" AE with a black realforce and sky blue blue keys. You can see the colour of the blue AE keys is quite a lot different than the topre sky blue key set. The AE case is noticably different too